Obi, Otti, others shun LP convention as Abure is reelected

Maduako Igbokwe I Wednesday, March 27, 2024

 

NNEWI, Anambra – Peter Obi shunned  Labour Party LP National Convention in Nnewi Anambra State as Julius Abure re-elected the national chairman amidst crisis .

Also shunned the convention are  Sen Victor Umeh and Sen Tony Nwoye  and Abia state governor Alex Otti, who   sent in his deputy.  Seven other National working committee members  of the party were reelected.

While 14 others NWC members were dropped -eiether for non-performance or having served out the allowable number of years as per the party’s constitution.  One such officer Chief Innocent Sunday Okeke(Agumba), the immediate past  Asst Nat chairman (South East) stepped down for having served out the allowable 2 terms. 

Also the former national Organizing Secretary, chief Clement Ojukwu is now the deputy Nat Chairman.